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News related to cryptocurrency regulations in different countries.
Global Watchdog Demands Stronger Crypto Oversight to Combat Illicit Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging nations to intensify enforcement of crypto anti-money laundering (AML) rules, cautioning that regulatory gaps pose risks to financial stability.
Hong Kong Doubles Down on Crypto: Stablecoin Rules & Tokenization Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong is tightening its grip on digital assets with a new regulatory framework, mandating licenses for stablecoin issuers from August 1.
Turkey Implements Stringent Crypto Transaction Monitoring Requirements
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Turkish government is introducing enhanced regulatory measures for cryptocurrency transactions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls.
Vietnam Greenlights Crypto in Sweeping Digital Tech Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has officially legalized cryptocurrencies under its newly passed Digital Technology Industry Law, approved on June 14.
Senate to Hold Decisive Vote on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has scheduled its final vote on the GENIUS Act for June 17, a move that could shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoins nationwide.
Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Involvement in Sweeping New Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConnecticut has implemented a comprehensive prohibition on state and local government cryptocurrency activities through newly passed legislation.
Crypto Regulatory Clarity Moves Closer as House Committees Back CLARITY Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, has cleared major hurdles in Congress after winning approval from both the House Financial Services (32-19) and Agriculture (47-6) Committees.
SEC Proposes Regulatory Exception for Crypto Innovation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move to foster blockchain innovation, SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced plans for a conditional exemption program during Monday’s DeFi roundtable.
MAS Cracks Down: Singapore Crypto Firms Must Exit Overseas Markets by June 30
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s financial regulator has drawn a hard line—local crypto businesses must stop serving overseas customers by June 30 or face severe penalties.
Australia Strengthens Crypto ATM Regulations to Combat Fraud
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn response to a surge in scams, Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has imposed new operational requirements for cryptocurrency ATMs.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Clarify US Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (CLARITY Act), a bipartisan effort to establish clear regulatory guidelines for digital assets.
Labor Department Reverses Biden’s Anti-Crypto 401(k) Policy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a win for crypto advocates, the US Labor Department has scrapped Biden-era restrictions that discouraged digital assets in 401(k) plans.
SEC’s Evolving Stance on Crypto Staking Leaves Industry Seeking Clarity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency sector is intensifying calls for the SEC to define its regulatory approach to staking, as ongoing ambiguity creates challenges for Web3 infrastructure providers.
Pakistan Establishes Digital Asset Authority for Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan’s Ministry of Finance has endorsed the creation of a dedicated body to regulate the country’s blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
South Korea Strengthens Crypto Regulations Before Institutional Entry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is tightening its regulations on digital asset transactions in anticipation of institutional participation in its crypto market.
US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLegislation aimed at establishing a framework for payment stablecoins failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, as several Democrats opposed moving the bill forward.
US Releases a Draft Crypto Regulatory Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn May 5, the US House Committee on Financial Services released a draft bill proposing a new market structure for digital assets in the US.
US Crypto Industry Groups Request Clarity from SEC on Staking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA broad coalition of crypto industry groups, spearheaded by the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has formally requested regulatory clarity from the SEC on staking services.
EU Market Regulator Warns Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteESMA, the European Union’s securities watchdog, has reiterated concerns about crypto regulation, warning that crypto-related risks could affect financial stability.
Australia Introduces a New Crypto Regulatory Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Australian government has introduced a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Pakistan to Legalize Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan is considering legalizing cryptocurrency to draw international investments.
Turkey Tightens its Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey has introduced enhanced regulations, tightening restrictions on crypto exchanges and custodial services.
India Reevaluating Its Crypto Stance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Indian government may be reconsidering its stance on cryptocurrency as global attitudes towards digital assets evolve.
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a Crypto Task Force
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at promoting the growth and development of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
SEC Cancels SAB 121 Crypto Accounting Bulletin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Thursday, the SEC introduced a new bulletin, SAB 122, which allows financial institutions to hold digital assets.